Why it matters:
The Sudanese conflict has caused a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing millions, and overwhelming international aid efforts. Sudan's strategic location and gold resources have attracted global powers, turning the conflict into a proxy battleground.
What they're saying:
Sudan’s Minister of Finance, Jibril Ibrahim, stated, "After regaining control of the Presidential Palace, we have buried the project of disobedience and rebellion."
Sudan's Minister of Information Khalid Al-Ayser, said, "Today, we have once again raised Sudan's flag over the Presidential Palace, and we will continue this operation until full victory is achieved."
The big picture:
Media sources had previously reported an attack by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), on the area surrounding the Presidential Palace in Khartoum. Yet, Sudan's state television reported this morning that the army has taken full control of the palace.
Context:
The Sudanese civil war, which started in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, has escalated into a major humanitarian crisis. Originally allied during the 2021 coup, the two factions clashed over integrating paramilitary forces into the army. The conflict has led to widespread human rights violations, severe food insecurity for 25 million people, and an estimated 150,000 deaths, with half of the population requiring humanitarian aid.
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